My father gave up on pursuing his own higher ambitions when he’d failed at them a certain number of times. I too have failed a certain number of times, probably greater.

However, I have not given up on them. I’ve bought into them with a vengeance.

If you have any suggestions about specific clubs or organizations where with a not excessive time committment I can:

1. Contribute in a meaningful way
2. Learn how to improve my abilities
3. Gain friends and network for business contacts

I’d appreciate it.

20 minutes into the session I loved it. I know because I wrote “Awesome feeling” in my journal at that time.

I’m going to go as a guest again a couple times before I join, maybe even go to a different club just to see if there’s a difference, not that I didn’t like the people and atmosphere where I was.

I did.

When I was a young kid in Manitoba, I did army cadet training. We did it twice a week. It was a great thing for me. I may want to do something similar.

I started Toastmasters a while ago, too. It’s a remarkable organisation and I’ve come to love the sessions, whether I’m speaking or not.

Good luck with it.

Ray

I was already very favourably disposed to Toastmasters after tonight’s meeting and your thoughts cemented my impression.

I’ve briefly looked at your blog and it looks interesting. It’s in my tickler file to look at again when I have more time.

I agree completely with the quotation from Lisa Lingle. There’s simply no better investment in yourself. For those who join and make a concerted effort to improve, Toastmasters works.